Sony Vaio OSUX Project

[@EVMYT]

probably some flavour of linux. OSX is quite memory hungry but i find it works fine and just keeps getting better with every point update.

[@zrogon]

It's brilliant that you can actually do this, but I'm affraid strictly hardware-wise, this little machine is not up to the task, one can clearly see the audio-video sync issues. With a stronger processor, this could be a nice alternative to a macbook.

[@MrQxoatl]

this machine it is a legen its just perfect!

[@EVMYT]

there are no audio sync issues on the unit itself.

[@gatchaman88]

Absolutely gorgeous. Nice work! Always thought these were cool little machines, even better w/ OS X.

[@Clarencebobarence]

that is amazing. I could only wish for something like that.

[@sadguyfaebrechin]

Hi Mark, Will you be publishing instructions for setting this up? I have been struggling to get leopard installed on my ux1xn and would very much like to get it to the level that you have achieved. Thanks. g.

[@EVMYT]

nice notebook, i have an MSI Wind as a play project, just fitted a touchscreen to it but its cracked so waiting for a replacement to arrive. Im sure you could probably shoehorn OSX onto the vaio P. Give it a shot.

[@chakapitchou4458]

Hi there What is boxee exactly?

[@FrancescoK]

Wow, that does boot fast!

[@jalexromero]

can you pls post the latest drivers you have? I'd be interested in buying a copy of the software to install in my UX...

[@EVMYT]

try looking for the graphics kexts, keep all of your modified kext files on your desktop. Do the combo 10.5.7 update then do not restart. use kext helper to reinstall your modified kext files before restarting. Good luck

[@The-Duvall-Family]

Is it easy to change out the hard drive on one of those things?

[@EVMYT]

im defo in the resistance now though, guess i just need a red arm band to go with my UX. Maybe ill lend it to them for the sequel.

[@vamolospibes]

nice.. but do both cameras work ? how bout the finger print sensor ?

[@EVMYT]

no but it boots from cold very fast so no need

[@gobeldone]

firewire port working from dock staition on macos?

[@EVMYT]

Sorry I no longer have this device, I never tested firewire on it.

[@wysiwyg666]

Very cool. Now if only you got the iPod Touch development kit, you could turn your UX into an iPod Touch :) Wish I could do that with my UX380CN

[@sadguyfaebrechin]

Damn good idea, i tried the combo update before and baked it. Left with a dead ux. Yet another install got it going. Are there any major benefits to having 10.5.7 over 10.5.5? Just want to make sure its worth it rather than risking another lost few hours... Im sure you've been there all too many times to get where you are now. Persistence is more than required.

[@EVMYT]

Its a personal choice really, operating systems are the single biggest source of discussion in the computer industry with people on all sides of the fence having an opinion. I simply prefer Mac OSX but im sure both windows and linux have their fans.

[@killer34star]

i have the ux280p where can i get this software window xp is not that great ( also do u know where i can get vista or window 7 for it too.?) thanks

[@solobackpacking]

I've put my UX in storage due to its 1GB RAM limit. Has anyone offered a RAM upgrade to at least 2GB?

[@sadguyfaebrechin]

Dualvegality, do you mind me asking how you got round the 100 click limit? Thanks

[@EVMYT]

well theres your answer , thanks dualvegality

[@EVMYT]

Thanks for letting me know about it being hosted, i was wondering where else it was. :-)

[@hardtoregisteraname]

to upgrade to 802.11N is it just a matter of plugging in a new module? And is there a particular type for this model or for any laptop will fit?

[@EVMYT]

thanks, cant take the full credit there, that bit was edited slightly to reduce the size of the video. But yes its no slouch anyway. Only knocked about 7 seconds off.

[@EVMYT]

Hi all, im overwhelmed by the response and number of views this has had i n just 4 days. Glad you all like it. :-)

[@EVMYT]

It was never used for much really, I just did it to see if it would be better than windows and it was. At the moment it's just used as a permanent squeezebox server for my drobo. :).

[@EVMYT]

Its nice to see my Vaio UX featured in the new Terminator Salvation movie, its a shame John Connor didnt have OSX on his though lol. Maybe then he would have beaten the machines.

[@EVMYT]

ill have a play tonight and post here. never checked lol.

[@EVMYT]

I cant endorse that, the guys at touch base have done a good job with the driver. Its worth paying for it. I have registered copies of OSX also. worth helping the little guy.

[@EVMYT]

yeah sorry, 380N, however its not really a 380 anymore after all the mods.

[@Jevgenij1]

Is it worth getting it now?

[@EVMYT]

get one now, you will no doubt be able to upgrade to 10.6 for the cost of the DVD £5 if you purchase a mac just before its released. Apple are good to customers :-)

[@radhikavardhan7296]

Hey do you know any or do you have any who can sell I want to buy one....kindly share details

[@ignatuss100]

Hi, I have a ux 390n and I would like to install Mac OS on it can you help me?

[@charlescowper]

Wow thanks for this! do you if the ux1xn would be happy running osx? i guess they're pretty much the same. where do u recommend getting a ux from in the uk? it seems quite hard : )

[@IgorBertolucci]

Hi Mark, it's been 7 years since you posted this video, but I will be getting a Vaio UX 380P at the end of the week, and will soon after replace the HDD with an SSD. I am really interested in installing OSX on this device with a fresh new SSD. I went over to Micropctalk forum and read through the various instructions, but was wondering if you could give me a hand in finding the necessary drivers to get everything working properly. Unfortunately the administrator of Micropctalk will not let new people sign-up to the forum and therefore I have no way to ask any questions there or see the images embedded in the instructions. I would really appreciate any information you may share with me and anyone else out there who is still interested in reviving this mini computer. Thanks in advance. Cheers.

[@PJ-sv4iw]

7 years later, did you accomplish everything you wanted on this device?

[@EVMYT]

UX 380N with internal modification of SSD drive and 802.11N

[@EVMYT]

no, i kinda just muddled through. Impossible to put into an instructional form . Sorry

[@johnnydoggs]

Doesn't a smartphone do more and do it faster and lighter tab. This

[@EVMYT]

yeah of course i will tell you, i bought the driver software.

[@wh0m33]

SWEET SWEET SWEET!!

[@holycowheynow]

Imagine iTunes on that... It would be better than an iPod Touch...! I'm going to get myself one.

[@Manguitom]

And that way waste all the hardware of the UX?

[@EVMYT]

hi all, some sequences have been intentionally shortened to fit the video within the 10:00 minute limit imposed by youtube. Hope you like the video

[@richardsonkarios6726]

you have this iso for install tankyou

[@sadguyfaebrechin]

Dang, i just managed to get a 10.5.5 install finished yesterday including the touchbase driver, full qe ci, audio - basically the same as your but 2 revisions earlier... Which osx86 distro did you start with if you dont mind me asking?

[@EVMYT]

Im not a fan of windows in any iteration, ive tried windows 7 and as a mac user i would recommend OSX to anyone except the die hard gamer.

[@EVMYT]

i used a driver from touch base

[@EVMYT]

Hi Guys and girls, i just wanted to add, im really very shocked at the interest this video has had. The other video of my OSX HTPC IMHO is a far greater achievement but has had a mere fraction of the ammount of views. Take a look . Hope you like it. :-) Mark

[@EVMYT]

not brand new unless somoene has stock piled them.

[@rwashi]

Nice, you should do a video on how to get mac iOS 10.X.X on there.

[@SMFJose]

I will put Windows 10 Home!

[@EVMYT]

The processor inside is an atom and there is 2gb of ram. Back in 2009 when i made this im afraid not. These days possibly, yes. Its an old video now.

[@EVMYT]

best place for a UX is Ebay

[@P-tricky13]

lol i was trying to clean my screen at the beginning of the video

[@EVMYT]

make me a good offer then lol. i might accept it.

[@holycowheynow]

*Looks at price...*

[@dongdoan3365]

iPad Nano :)

[@EVMYT]

yeah sure, whats your email address? i will send you the correct .kext files to add with kext helper.

[@EVMYT]

i watched it again, dont quite get the funny bit, care to share lol.

[@EVMYT]

Also, if theres anyone in the NW of england thats impressed and who wants to offer me an interesting job in IT id love to leave my current job lol.

[@dresner]

@jwrezz1969 That EFIX chip is a scam. efixusers com